“Large or small, our actions forge our futures, hopefully inspiring others along the way.” — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
In times of adversity and change, we really discover who we are and what we're made of. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I always saw myself wanting to do something deemed successful and good at the same time. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Great opportunities can be and have been created during tough economic times. — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
It's one thing to dream, but when the moment is right, you've got to be willing to leave what's familiar and go… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
“Life is a sum of all your choices,” wrote Albert Camus. Large or small, our actions forge our futures, hopefully inspiring others… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
“Many of us spent time talking with the men and women who had lived through Katrina, and we heard stories of not… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I honestly never dreamed at the time that I would one day own the Starbucks and or be in a position where… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I believe life is a series of near misses. A lot of what we ascribe to luck is not luck at all.… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I think we are living in a time where the consumer has lots of choices, whether it's coffee, newspapers or whatever it… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
The future of America is not an entitlement. We have been given a treasure chest of gifts and opportunities, but some people… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
Entrepreneurs must love what they do to such a degree that doing it is worth sacrifice and, at times, pain. But doing… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
“At Starbucks 0 as in any business, in any life - there are so many hectic moments during the day when we… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
For Starbucks, there will be no shortage of the highest-quality arabica beans. I suspect that for some others there could potentially be… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
What I would say to young entrepreneurs is there's so many moments in your life where you have these dreams, and people… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
In the 1960s, if you introduced a new product to America, 90% of the people who viewed it for the first time… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
The rules of engagement around building a brand have changed significantly over the past 10 to 15 years. Where companies at one… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
There are moments in our lives when we summon the courage to make choices that go against reason, against common sense and… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
“There are moments in our lives when we summon the courage to make choices that go against reason, against common sense and… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
“Large or small, our actions forge our futures, hopefully inspiring others along the way. Entrepreneurs must love what they do to such… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
I do think - as self-serving as it sounds - that I was the right person, given the very, very strong headwind… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
“There are moments in our lives when we summon the courage to make choices that go against reason, against common sense and… — Howard Schultz Copy Share Image
For Starbucks, there will be no shortage of the highest-quality arabica beans. I suspect that for some others there could potentially be a problem,… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
If you look at coffee, tea, food and juice, we think there are inherent opportunities. If you look at health bars or grab-and-go products… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
The success of the Starbucks has been based on this balance between profitability and a social conscience. Everywhere we're doing business, were trying to… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
Companies should not have a singular view of profitability. There needs to be a balance between commerce and social responsibility... The companies that are… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
“Living in the same city as Microsoft, I’m only too aware that, even in low-technology businesses like coffee, the Next Big Thing could knock… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
We have a big opportunity in China. We think the number of stores here can rival the number in North America. — Howard Schultz Copy Share
Starbucks is not an advertiser; people think we are a great marketing company, but in fact we spend very little money on marketing and… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
We woke up one day, and all the sudden Starbucks was in the middle of this political crossfire between the people who want to… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
I'm in a different position than most CEO's. I'm a founder. I'm not a hired CEO. Now, I can be fired by the board,… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
Profitability is a shallow goal if it doesn't have a real purpose, and the purpose has to be share the profits with others. — Howard Schultz Copy Share
And with the right mentor, don't be afraid to expose your vulnerabilities. Admit you don't know what you don't know. When you acknowledge your… — Howard Schultz Copy Share
People in Washington need to put their feet in the shoes of working Americans. — Howard Schultz Copy Share
